Jessica Toelstedt - New York, NY
Attorney at Berkman Bottger Newman & Schein, LLP
Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Mediation Lawyers in New York, NY
521 5th Avenue 31st Floor New York, NY 10175
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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20
Years
Experience
New York Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Mediation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Divorce, Family Law, Litigation, Mediation
Attorney Information
Overview
Jessica L. Leonard joined the firm of Berkman Bottger Neman & Rodd, LLP in 2012. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Leonard worked for another Manhattan based firm since 2006, where she focused on complex matrimonial and family law cases. Ms. Leonard has experience handling all aspects of family and matrimonial law cases, including post judgment matters and appeals. Throughout Ms. Leonard’s career she has appeared regularly in both Supreme and Family Courts in New York City and the surrounding areas; however, Ms. Leonard is a strong proponent of settling divorce and related matters as amicably as possible for the benefit of the parties and the best interest of their children.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Client Champion, Martindale-Hubbell, 2017-2019
- SuperLawyers, 2017-2019
- Founding Member, American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell
- SuperLawyers Rising Star, 2014-2016
Other Sources of Feedback About Jessica Toelstedt
Included on the 2026 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2024 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2023 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2022 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2021 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2020 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2019 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
- 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
- New York University School of Law, New York, New York, 2005
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Non Legal Education
- University of Buffalo, 2002
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Published Works
Articles
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Wearing Two Hats and Sweats, New York Women's Bar Association, June 2020.
Bar Admissions
- New York, 2006
Other Affiliations
- New York Association of Collaborative Professionals
- New York State Bar Association
- New York State Women’s Bar Association
- Family and Divorce Mediation Council of Greater New York
- Nassau County Bar Association
- Suffolk County Bar Association
Contact
521 5th Avenue
31st Floor
New York, NY 10175
Phone: 212-655-4112
Fax: 212-983-8526
Email: Send a message
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